May 12, 2009 - Today's a day of celebration -- an anniversary of a major event. Today's the day that WiiWare, Nintendo's digitally-distributed software service, turns one year old. It was on May 12, 2008 that the first WiiWare went on sale on the virtual shelves of the Wii Shop, and while it might be surprising that it's already been an entire year, it's undeniable that a lot has happened in just the past 12 months.

May 7, 2009 - The ArtStyle series has been one of the DSiWare download program's biggest success stories so far, with addictive puzzle experiences that we imagine would deem worthy of the 500 DSiPoint price tag. Nintendo apparently recognized the quality of the series, as it's bringing ArtStyle to WiiWare next!

October 14, 2008 - When we first saw Art Style pop up on the Wii Shop Channel, we got chills at the thought of all the original Bit Generations GBA games (previously Japan-only) getting remakes on the Wii, and being launched here for a much more affordable price than their pocket originals. Orbient was first out the gate, and it came at the 600 point mark with improved graphics, but the same classic two-button control that Orbital was known for in the Bit Generations series. This time around though, Art Style continues not with a Big Generations title, but with an all new game, as Cubello hits the Shop Channel again for 600 points. And yes, just like Oribient, Cubello is well worth your points.

October 13, 2008 - Armchair physicists rejoice! The hotly anticipated award-winning World of Goo makes its WiiWare debut this week, inviting players to build infinitely fascinating structures out of Goo and uncover the mystery behind the World of Goo Corporation. Other cool additions to the Wii Shop Channel™ this week include Art Style: CUBELLO, the second installment in Nintendo's Art Style series, and a pair of classics for the Virtual Console: SECRET OF MANA and STREET FIGHTER II: SPECIAL CHAMPION EDITION. Fun offerings like these are sure to heat up your October, no matter how low the autumn temperatures may go.